Table 2.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of COVID-19 among the participants (n = 517)

Items	Correct answer rate/choose “yes” (%)
Knowledge
Name of COVID-19	49.00
The cause of COVID-19	49.10
How to properly wear a surgical mask/disposable surgical mask	95.30
The incubation period of COVID-19	84.30
Clinical symptoms of COVID-19	41.90
Is there any specific drug to treat COVID-19	74.60
The transmission route of COVID-19	23.40
Masks that can be used to prevent COVID-19	52.80
Proper diet	42.10
Attitude
Actively acquire COVID-19-related knowledge	92.60
Worried about infection	95.70
Concerned about the deterioration of the outbreak	99.40
Considered the outbreak to be very serious	100.00
Knew that preventive measures, such as reducing going out and washing hands frequently, can prevent it	99.60
Went to the hospital after suspecting infection	66.30
Immediately report or cut off contact with people returning from Wuhan or its surrounding areas	99.60
Practice
Purchased a medical surgical mask/disposable surgical mask	87.60
Covered nose and mouth with tissues or arms while coughing or sneezing	70.40
Washed hands using 7-step protocol	45.10